The subject of recalls has been a frequent one on this blog lately, and for good reason. The recent revelation that neither used car dealers nor car rental agencies are legally required to perform recall-mandated servicing is of growing concern. Stories on the subject are starting to pop up all over the country. Here in [...]

A tanker truck accident outside Denver last Thursday night may have had environmental consequences. The Associated Press via The Republic provides a brief summary: Denver Water officials are monitoring the damage from a tanker truck accident that injured the two people in the truck and dumped about 7,000 gallons of gas and diesel in creeks flowing into [...]

What is a “crash tax”? In simplest terms, a crash tax is a charge levied by local governments on out-of-town drivers who have been determined to have caused car accidents in their jurisdiction. The fees are for emergency services provided. They are also wildly unpopular in some areas and somewhat controversial across the board. Crash [...]

I see a lot of reports on motor vehicle accidents in my research for this blog. One thing that still surprises me is the number of those caused by someone driving the wrong way down a street or highway. As a matter of fact, this type of accident is gaining national attention due to its [...]

Colorado is a state that takes its beer seriously. It is also, due to its elevation, a place where that same beer can go to your head faster than in many other places in the U.S. I’m sure it is a contributing factor in the state’s drunk driving statistics. “But it’s only beer, it’s not [...]

Knowing that the car you drive has been recalled is a vital piece of information to any driver. Last year, Toyota was subject to the biggest recall in automotive history. A recall that Daniel Patrascu, a writer for AutoEvolution, reports has spurred the launch of several new Quality Assurance Offices, including one projected to open soon [...]

Monday brought freezing rain and icy conditions to roads across Colorado, making commuting throughout the day slow and dangerous. Motor vehicle accidents have rapidly accrued throughout affected areas of the state, including Denver, as reported on 9News: 9NEWS Traffic Reporter Amelia Earhart says speeds on the major roadways are between 10 mph to 20 mph [...]

Last Saturday, U.S. 50 was closed for seven hours due to a fatal truck accident that resulted in a major blaze. The semi-tanker involved in the accident was carrying fuel which seems to have ignited during the crash. The driver, who was the only occupant of the vehicle at the time of the crash, was [...]

Four people have been taken into custody in connection with a fatal hit and run accident outside a downtown Denver night club. The accident, which we reported on here, took the life of 21 year-old Jose Medina, who was working as a valet for the club. The four people now in custody are believed to be [...]

A hit and run accident outside a downtown Denver nightclub took the life of 21 year-old Jose Medina this past Saturday night. Police are currently seeking the driver of the GMC suspected in the accident. Medina was working as a valet at the Rockstar Lounge at 940 Lincoln Street when he was struck by a car [...]